Streamlines is a collaborative effort among Clarke University, Loras College and University of Dubuque to create unique opportunities for undergraduates to share scholarship and creativity.This year’s keynote speaker, Mary Swander, Iowa’s Poet Laureate since 2009, is Professor of English and a Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University.Call for papersTo submit a proposal:Visit www.clarke.edu/streamlines by Wednesday, October 16, 2013, to submit a 300-word abstract of your paper or a 1.5-2 page detailed outline of your panel presentation. You also will be asked to send the complete paper/outline at that time.Papers longer than 7 pages will not be accepted. Maximum of three submissions by one person. Panel submissions are encouraged.Participants will be notified of selection by Saturday, October 26, 2013.Participants will be notified of selection by Saturday, October 26, 2013.Please note: submissions longer than 7 pages in length will not be accepted. Limit: three submissions per person.Suggested papers:-Literature of the Americas-British literature-Global/world literature- Modern languages-Linguistics-Creative writing-Rhetoric-Women’s studies-Literacy studies-Film Studies-Literary theory-Teaching language/literature/writing Conference Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013 Location: University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowawww.clarke.edu/streamlines.For questions regarding submissions contact Nathan Faries, Associate Professor of English, at (563)589-3680 or at nfaries@dbq.edu
